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De zeven zussen by Lucinda Riley

cherie_pet's review against another edition

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relaxing sad slow-paced

3.0

tequilatallulah's review against another edition

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2.0

DNF.

Writing style really not for me - came across as over simplified and without much style. Maybe would make a decent beach read?

Portrayal of characters felt very one dimensional. The one with the noted darkest skin colour was portrayed as aloof and blunt, the one with emotional fluctuations shown as histrionic and annoying to deal with. While I understand part of the point of seven books for seven characters is some unreliable narration along the way and differing viewpoints, these flat and critical characterisations without at least acknowledging them as such didn’t feel great.

lunaaticssea's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted relaxing sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

sammyhastakenashitty's review against another edition

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5.0

Heel mooi

gwennydavids's review against another edition

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2.0

2,5⭐️

antonella24's review against another edition

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3.0

Il libro Le sette sorelle di Lucinda Riley è il primo di una serie dedicata alle sei figlie adottive di un misterioso magnate, Pa’ Salt, che le ha chiamate con i nomi delle stelle delle Pleiadi. Dopo la sua morte, ogni sorella riceve una lettera e una sfera armillare che le indica il luogo delle sue origini. La protagonista di questo volume è Maia, la maggiore, che si reca in Brasile per scoprire la sua storia familiare, legata alla costruzione del Cristo Redentore. Il libro alterna il presente di Maia con il passato della sua bisnonna Izabela, una giovane aristocratica brasiliana innamorata di un architetto francese.
Il libro ha dei pregi e dei difetti. Tra i pregi ci sono la ricostruzione storica accurata e documentata, la trama intrigante e misteriosa, il tema dell’adozione e della ricerca delle proprie radici. Tra i difetti ci sono la lunghezza eccessiva, le descrizioni troppo dettagliate e ripetitive, i personaggi poco caratterizzati e poco credibili, il tono troppo drammatico e melodrammatico.
Il libro può piacere a chi ama le storie d’amore ambientate in epoche diverse. Può non piacere a chi cerca una lettura più originale, più realistica. Il libro merita 3 stelle su 5 perché è ben scritto e documentato, ma anche noioso e prevedibile.

winonahobby's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

emmaturningpages's review against another edition

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4.0

A sweeping historical fiction with themes of family, mystery, romance and discovery. Told over two timelines, we follow Maia’s journey into her mysterious past as she travels from Geneva to Brazil to trace her birth family. 

I can see why this is such a well loved series. I really enjoyed it and will definitely be carrying on with the series.

daydreamer's review against another edition

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slow-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

paradise_library's review against another edition

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5.0

This book has my whole heart and I absolutely loved it!